Obituaries

Vera Cloe Bowman

Vera Cloe Bowman

Nov 10, 2018

VERA BOWMAN   BRYANT, AL: Vera Cloe Bowman, age 94, passed away November 5, 2018. She was born and lived in Wood Station, Georgia, and later moved to Bryant, Alabama. She was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Audy Bowman and parents Amzi and Essie Keys. She is survived by her sister,...

Dorothy Marie Gass

Dorothy Marie Gass

Nov 4, 2018

MARIE GASS   HIGDON, AL: Dorothy Marie Gass, age 66, passed away November 1, 2018. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She was formerly the owner of H & R Block, Trenton, GA and a member of Magby Gap Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Wendell Nelson Gass;...

Alvin E. Ringer

Alvin E. Ringer

Nov 3, 2018

ALVIN RINGER   HIGDON, AL.: Alvin E. Ringer, age 84, passed away October 26, 2018. He was a member of Ownbey Chapel Seventh Day Adventist Church. He was retired from Sand Mountain Flowers. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Ringer; parents Olga and Lawrence Ringer, and daughter Dwan Farmer. Survivors include his daughters Robin (Darren) Mitchell, Bonnie...

Wanda Pearl Leonard

Wanda Pearl Leonard

Nov 3, 2018

BRYANT, AL: Wanda Leonard, age 73 passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018, in a localhealthcare facility.The daughter of the late George and Della Pennington Williams, Wanda was also preceded indeath by her husband of 50 years, Jimmy Leonard, and her son Scottie Leonard.Wanda leaves her daughter, Bridgette (Joe) Slay; son Jeremy (Amanda) Leonard;grandchildren, Lindsay (Seth) Tolliver, Jordan (Katrina) and...

Wayne Boyd Ballard

Wayne Boyd Ballard

Nov 2, 2018

WAYNE BALLARD   FAIRBURN, GA: Wayne Boyd Ballard, age 82 passed away, Friday, November 2, 2018. He was born and raised on Sand Mountain, Trenton, GA and owned and worked at Ballard Furniture Store, Atlanta, GA and was of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paris and Millie Ballard; brothers, Kenneth Ballard and Mark Ballard....

Johnnie Greathouse

Johnnie Greathouse

Nov 1, 2018

JOHNNIE GREATHOUSE   RISING FAWN, GA.: Johnnie Greathouse, age 76, passed away November 1, 2018.  He was a retired truck driver with Roadway Express. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Faye Greathouse; parents James Archibald and Vera May Greathouse. Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law John (Joy), James, Roger (Angela), and Robin Greathouse; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren....

Jan Ellison

Jan Ellison

Oct 27, 2018

Barbara Jan Ellison, 69 went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 27, 2018 after her battle with CLL and Lymphoma. Jan’s infectious smile was loved by everyone along with her kind nature, generous spirit and heart of a servant. One of her favorite ways to serve was being the chauffer for her family, friends and anyone...

Cecil Delbert Foster, Sr.

Cecil Delbert Foster, Sr.

Oct 22, 2018

CECIL FOSTER, SR.   TRENTON, GA: Cecil Delbert Foster, Sr., passed away at his home, Monday, October 22, 2018. He was a steel worker; member of United Steel Workers and an Eagle Scout. He was an avid Alabama football fan and fisherman. His greatest pride was his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otho and...

Bessie Amalee Stone

Bessie Amalee Stone

Oct 18, 2018

BESSIE STONE   TRENTON, GA: Bessie Amalee Stone, age 91, passed away October 16, 2018. She was a life long resident of Dade County, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and member of Trenton First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her children’s father, Albert Earl Stone; life partner Luke Mullinix; parents Edward Garfield and Callie Guinn Powell....

Gwendolyn Denean Dabbs

Gwendolyn Denean Dabbs

Oct 17, 2018

GWENDOLYN DABBS   STEVENSON, AL: Gwendolyn Dabbs, age 46, passed away October 17, 2018. She was a loving mother and grandmother and was of the Baptist Faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Carl Cecil and Bettye Gayle Lawson. She is survived by her daughter, Angelica Dabbs; sons Bryan (Inka) Dabbs and Tyson Dabbs; nine grandchildren, and a...

Larry James

Larry James

Sep 30, 2018

LARRY JAMES   TRENTON, GA: Larry James age 66 passed away, Sunday, September 30, 2018. He had been employed by Lawson Electric and a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mable and Joe Tripp; brother Calvin James Survivors include his wife, Wanda James; daughter, Jessica Morris, Trenton, Georgia; son, Jason Lee...

Elizabeth Anne Wampler

Elizabeth Anne Wampler

Sep 29, 2018

ELIZABETH WAMPLER   RISING FAWN GA: Elizabeth Anne Wampler, age 26 passed away, Saturday, September 29, 2018. She was loved by all and will be missed forever. She is survived by her father, Ronald Wampler; mother, Brooke Ingram; father, Eddie Ingram; daughter, Aubree Brown; sons, Gabe Henson and Bubba Henson; sister, Melissa Flowers; brothers, Christopher, Matthew and Dalton Ingram; grandparents,...

Ruth Imogene Mathews

Ruth Imogene Mathews

Sep 28, 2018

RUTH MATHEWS   NEW SALEM, GA: Ruth Imogene Mathews, age 82 passed away at her home, Friday, September 28, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Mathews, Sr.; parents, Ralph and Ruby Gravitt Lusk, brothers, Robert, Royce, Rayburn, Raliegh sister, Roberta Tinker. She is survived by her children, Reta Massey, Rusty (Charlsie), Roxanne (Larry) Kilgore, Renae (Lee)...

Addie Mae Holt

Addie Mae Holt

Sep 23, 2018

ADDIE HOLT   TRENTON, GA:  Addie Mae Holt, age 89 passed away, Sunday, September 23, 2018. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rice Holt and parents, Clifford and Julie Autrey. Survivors include her daughters, Wanda Henderson and Ila Mae McClure; son, Clifford (Shirley) Holt; nine grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren...

James Patrick O'Connor, Jr

James Patrick O'Connor, Jr

Sep 18, 2018

JIM O’CONNOR   TRENTON, GA: James “Jim” Patrick O’Connor, Jr., age 79, passed away September 18, 2018 at Dade Health and Rehab. He served in the U.S. Army and was of the Catholic Faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia O’Connor and parents, James Patrick O’Connor Sr. and Mary Florence O’Connor. He is survived by his daughters,...

Mable Holland

Mable Holland

Sep 17, 2018

MABLE HOLLAND   NEW PORT RICHEY, FL: Mable Holland, age 86 formerly of Flat Rock, Alabama passed away, Monday, September 17, 2018. She is survived by her sons, Michael Holland, New Port Richey, Florida, Roger Holland, Ider, Alabama and Danny Holland, Dallas, Texas; seven grandchildren and many great grandchildren; one sister, Clo Adkins, Trenton, Georgia. Funeral services will be held...

Leon Wilbanks

Leon Wilbanks

Sep 16, 2018

LEON WILBANKS   WILDWOOD, GA: Leon Wilbanks, age 71, passed away September 13, 2018.  He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his son, Danny Eugene Wilbanks; parents Homer and Willie Wilbanks; brothers Gerald Wilbanks and Charles Wilbanks; sister Flora Lee Dodson. He is survived by his loving wife, Cassie Wilbanks; daughter Marchele (Eric)...

Barry Dwight Smith

Barry Dwight Smith

Sep 14, 2018

BARRY SMITH RINGGOLD, GA: Barry Dwight Smith, age 57, passed away September 9, 2018. He was a member of The Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Katherine Smith; two sisters and five brothers. Survivors include his loving wife of thirty-eight years, Judy Smith; three daughters Amanda (Jason) Bailey, Angela (Reiner) Grampp, and Melissa...

William Harold Reeves

William Harold Reeves

Sep 13, 2018

HAROLD REEVES   CHATTANOOGA, TN: William Harold Reeves, age 55, passed away September 7, 2018. He was of the Holiness Faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Manuel Reeves; sisters Edna Davis, Martha Payton, and Carolyn Harris. Survivors include his mother, Margaret Reeves; sisters Peggy Underwood, Frances Westbrooks, and Jane Reeves; brothers Manuel Lee Reeves, DeWayne Reeves, and...

Rickey Irwin Higdon

Rickey Irwin Higdon

Sep 8, 2018

RICKEY HIGDON   CHATTANOOGA, TN: Rickey Irwin Higdon, age 64 passed away, Saturday, September 8, 2018. He was employed by Roper G.E. He was a Unitarian. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mary Higdon; sisters, Ellen Veal, Carlene Smith and Ludia Higdon; brothers, Leondus Higdon and Rudell Higdon. Survivors include his spouse, Johnny Eugen Goins; sisters,...